Chalkcap Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 835 mg cap Ca carbonate 835 mg (equiv to Ca 334 mg). Per 1,000 mg tab Ca carbonate 1,000 mg (equiv to Ca 400 mg)

Indications/Uses

Ca deficiency states. Phosphate binder & maintains Ca balance in patients w/ chronic renal failure. Antacid. Hypocalcemia. Ca supplement in childn, pregnant, lactating & postmenopausal women, & elderly.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Antacid 1-2 cap of 835-mg cap qid to 6 times daily or 1,000 mg tab qid to 6 times daily. Hypocalcemia 1-2 cap of 835-mg cap bid or 1,000 mg tab bid. Chronic renal failure patients At least 1,000 mg elemental Ca daily (1-2 cap of 835-mg cap tid to qid or 1,000 mg tab tid to qid).

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Chronic renal failure: Take w/ meals. Hypocalcemia: Take after meals. Antacid: Take before meals.

Special Precautions

Periodically monitor serum Ca & phosphate levels.

Description

View Chalkcap description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants / Calcium/with Vitamins

ATC Classification

A12AA04 - calcium carbonate ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Thai FDA Category

NDD

Presentation/Packing

Form

Chalkcap cap 835 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Form

Chalkcap tab 1000 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;50 × 10's

Chalkcap

calcium carbonate

Manufacturer:

Charoon Bhesaj

Distributor:

Charoon Bhesaj